Houttuynia cordata - Live Bare Root Plants (Set of 10) | Fish Mint Herb

About This Plant

Houttuynia cordata, commonly known as Fish Mint, Chameleon Plant, or Vietnamese Fish Mint, is a herbaceous perennial herb prized for its colorful heart-shaped foliage. This fast-growing plant thrives in moist soils and is suitable for borders, herb and water gardens, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes. It is hardy in zones 5–8 and grows quickly in the right conditions.

What You Will Receive

10 live Houttuynia cordata plants. The plants are healthy bare root stock, ready for planting. This is a hardy perennial herb. Packaging is secure to ensure safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Fish Mint, Chameleon Plant
• Botanical Name: Houttuynia cordata
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial herb
• Growth Stage: Bare root plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil; tolerates wet conditions
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; thrives in damp areas
• Mature Height: 8–31 inches
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 5–8
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Plant in consistently moist soil and consider growing in containers or defined garden areas, as Houttuynia spreads readily by underground rhizomes. Regular division helps keep plants healthy and manageable.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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